Tenure-Track Film Studies Professor: Narrative Cinematography

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement

Wellness program with release time and

Job summary

Weber State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Film Studies with an emphasis in narrative fiction film production and cinematography. The successful candidate will support hands-on instruction in filmmaking and visual storytelling and contribute to both the applied and theoretical areas of the Film Studies curriculum.

The ideal candidate will have comprehensive expertise in digital, 16 mm, and 35 mm cinematography, and will mentor student filmmakers while expanding advanced

Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in Film Production, Film, Cinema, Media Studies, or a closely related field; ABD candidates considered if degree completed by July 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated expertise in cinematography and narrative fiction film production including camera work, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with professional or professional-level film production workflows.
• Experience teaching film production courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 12-credit-hour load per semester across both introductory and advanced courses.
• Deliver applied and theoretical courses in person and online at all undergraduate levels.
• Mentor undergraduate filmmakers and capstone projects; develop new production courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and program/service activities.

Skills

Cinematography

Film production

Teaching experience

Storytelling

Education

MFA or PhD in Film Production/Film/Cinema/Media Studies

Tools

Professional film production workflows

Job description

Weber State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Film Studies with an emphasis in narrative fiction film production and cinematography. The successful candidate will support hands-on instruction in filmmaking and visual storytelling and contribute to both the applied and theoretical areas of the Film Studies curriculum.

The ideal candidate will have comprehensive expertise in digital, 16 mm, and 35 mm cinematography, and will mentor student filmmakers while expanding advanced